Tag: artificial intelligence

2025 Video Surveillance Trends: Bolstering Facility Security with AI and Innovation

By Hans Kahler, Eagle Eye Networks Jun 10, 2025 Emergency Preparedness

Updated: Jun 10, 2025

Facilities today face increasing challenges, from managing security across sprawling campuses to ensuring operational efficiency in the face of rising costs and evolving threats. Meeting these demands requires smarter, more adaptable tools, and video surveillance has emerged as a critical solution. Driven by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), cloud technology, and innovative hardware, surveillance systems […]

How AI Is Reshaping Facilities Management: Insights from Industry Leaders

By Jack Rubinger, ARC Facilities May 21, 2025 Human Resources

Updated: May 21, 2025

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues its rapid evolution, its impact on industries is undeniable—facilities management (FM) included. What once seemed like futuristic speculation is quickly becoming a reality, with AI-driven systems being adopted as decision-support tools across organizations. But how do business leaders feel about this transition and AI’s role in shaping the future of […]

The Business Case for Resilient Buildings in 2025

By Michael Lorenz, Armstrong World Industries Apr 16, 2025 Design and Construction

Updated: Apr 16, 2025

On the surface, 2025 has not shaped up to be an easy year for facilities managers. Economic uncertainty continues, and skilled labor shortages and budgetary restrictions are making it difficult to improve building performance. These challenges are especially prominent in older buildings with outdated systems and aging infrastructure. At the same time, external forces beyond […]

Smarter, Greener Systems Among HVAC Industry Trends

By Joe Bebon, Editor Apr 2, 2025 Building Controls

Updated: Apr 2, 2025

The global HVAC industry is undergoing a transformational shift, driven by the convergence of the Internet of Things (IoT), cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and sustainability initiatives. These trends are redefining how HVAC systems are designed, managed, and secured across residential, commercial, and industrial environments. Frost & Sullivan’s latest analysis of the HVAC sector highlights […]

Smart Buildings: Can Wireless Mesh Networks Cut Costs, Complexity for Facilities Managers?

By Fabio Zaniboni, BubblyNet Mar 27, 2025 Building Controls

Updated: Mar 27, 2025

As smart buildings and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions continue to evolve, the need for a flexible, scalable, and cost-effective backbone becomes more critical. Wireless mesh networks (WMNs) may provide an ideal solution, offering resilient communication, real-time data processing, and low operational costs. This technology supports the continuous integration of new sensors, automation tools, and […]

Power-Hungry Data Center Market Represents New ‘Gold Rush’

By Joe Bebon, Editor Mar 20, 2025 Data Centers

Updated: Mar 20, 2025

In a year when data centers faced their toughest power challenges yet, the industry didn’t just survive—it thrived. JLL’s new North America Data Center Year-End 2024 Report reveals a sector charging full speed ahead, with colocation vacancy plummeting to a record low of 2.6% and absorption levels doubling in just two years. But beneath the surface of […]

Report Highlights Workplace Tech Challenges Amid Rise in Office Attendance

By Joe Bebon, Editor Mar 19, 2025 Building Controls

Updated: Mar 19, 2025

New research found that 34% of businesses plan to increase the number of in-office days in 2025. This trend is prompting enterprises to enhance their use of artificial intelligence (AI) and cross-platform data analytics to better manage workplace occupancy and ensure a balanced employee experience throughout the workweek. That’s according to Eptura’s latest annual Workplace […]

Report Finds Most Commercial Building Leaders Are Embracing AI

By Joe Bebon, Editor Mar 13, 2025 Energy Management and Lighting

Updated: Mar 13, 2025

A whopping 84% of commercial building decision-makers plan to increase their use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the next year to help them improve security, streamline energy management, and integrate predictive maintenance. That’s according to a recent study from Honeywell, which polled over 250 U.S. building managers and senior decision-makers across building types, including offices, […]

Power Struggle: How Facilities Managers Can Mitigate Surging Energy Challenges

By Ali Hickerson, Contributing Writer Mar 11, 2025 Data Centers

Updated: Mar 11, 2025

Energy demands in the U.S. are near historic highs, and prices are slated to soar in many regions. Data centers that power artificial technology (AI) technology are a large contributor to the demand for energy, adding to a complicated web of factors behind this surging trend for power across the country. While facilities managers don’t […]

AI in FM Hiring: Streamlining Recruitment While Navigating Challenges

By Miles Oliver, Contributing Writer Mar 5, 2025 Human Resources

Updated: Mar 5, 2025

Posting a job and waiting for applications is certainly not the best tactic to draw qualified candidates in facilities management. Fortunately, artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the game, helping businesses find the right candidates faster and more intelligently. As competition for skilled talent grows, adopting AI is becoming a necessity for businesses that want to […]